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Pharmacist who supplied codeine under threat of violence struck off

GPhC strikes off pharmacist convicted of making illegal supplies of codeine and Phenergan

02 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Convicted diazepam pharmacist escapes strike-off due to MHRA delays

Convicted pharmacist claimed he was 'just selling off remaining stock'

04 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC proposes stronger FtP guidance around racism and discrimination

Proven acts of discrimination likely to result in suspension or loss of registration

01 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC fails on its handling of fitness to practise for fourth year running

Regulator still taking too long to close FtP cases, a report finds

04 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC suspends pharmacist who prescribed 'irrationally and unsafely'

Prescribing pharmacist acted far beyond his competence, an FtP committee has found.

24 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC may charge online pharmacies higher registration fees

Online providers are vastly overrepresented in GPhC fitness to practise cases.

07 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC consults on proposals for virtual FtP hearings

The GPhC will publish a report on the 12-week consultation which closes on February 8 next year.

16 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC to consult on rule changes to allow FtP hearings by videolink

The GPhC wants to make rule changes permanent after pandemic.

07 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article